Question 1

i asked my doctor who practices family medicine a question regarding my sexual health specifically an ejaculate disorder and he told me i'm fine and he sees no problem. is it safe to trust him even though he studied family medicine and not urology?

Accepted Answer

: Family physicians study under urologists for part of their training and they see many of the issues the specialists focus on. If you want confirmation of this opinion or suspect there is another answer, go see a urologist. Many health plans cover such consultations without a PCP referral, or just ask your doc for one.

Question 2

can doctors in a family medicine practice do surgery?

Accepted Answer

Minor only: Family pactice doctor usually do minor surgery such as repair laceraton. Minor office procedures only. Some does assist in surgery as an assistant with a surgeon.Since malpractic insurance is very high even as assitant, very few fp still do assistant in surgery anymore.

Question 3

can a family medicine doctor get certified in adolescent medicine?

Accepted Answer

No: Adolescent medicine is a sub speciality of internal medicine and of pediatrics.

Question 4

i am planning to change my general physician. while searching i notice two types: 'family medicine' and 'family practice'. what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Not much difference!: Family medicine and family practice doctors are the same.  These are the doctors who specialize in you!  they provide comprehensive care across the life span from infancy through old age.  Many deliver babies!  they are able to take care of about 90% of the problems that a person needs to see a doctor for.  They provide care in the context of your biological, social and psychological situation.

Question 5

when should i choose a family medicine over an internal medicine doctor?

Accepted Answer

For the whole family: If you have children and want the whole family to receive care in the same office, you might choose a family physician.  In some areas, family physicians also do some obstetrics

Question 6

how many years after residency does family medicine doctor get board certified?

Accepted Answer

Typically one: The usual is one year after, but this isnt always the case.

Question 7

what are the differences between primary care doctors like family medicine, internal medicine and general practice. ?

Accepted Answer

Their training: General practice usually means the doctor has completed only an internship (1 year) of hospital training after medical school. Family physicians and internal medicine doctors usually complete 3-4 years of further training after medical school and they take exams to become  board certified in their specialties. All three may take care of some of the same problems, but their training is different.

Question 8

can a family medicine doctor get certified in sports medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many good training programs in primary care sports medicine in which a family medicine doctor, emergency medicine doctor, or a pediatrician interested in athletic injuries and conditions can train.  Despite the publicity of professional athletes getting surgery, the majority of sports medicine issues do not require an operation and can be managed by nonsurgical specialists.

Question 9

for my kids can i go to a family medicine doctor or better to see a pediatrician?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are located in a town with available pediatricians that completed their 3-5 year training in pediatrics & keep up with changes in that area, they will have a better chance of recognizing normal variations than any doctor with less training. This can mean fewer tests or trips to consultants for simple issues. Some fm drs keep up and have broad experience with kids & would be fine.

Question 10

what kind of doctor should i find to be my pcp?  family medicine?  internal medicine?

Accepted Answer

Both r great!: I think they are both perfectly acceptable choices! i'm an internist.

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Can a family medicine doctor get certified in adolescent medicine?

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I am planning to change my general physician. while searching i notice two types: 'family medicine' and 'family practice'. what is the difference?

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When should i choose a family medicine over an internal medicine doctor?

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How many years after residency does family medicine doctor get board certified?

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What are the differences between primary care doctors like family medicine, internal medicine and general practice. ?

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Can a family medicine doctor get certified in sports medicine?

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